The papers, 1899-1962, of editor,
lexicographer, author, and lecturer Everett Edward Thompson (1876-1962)
primarily document his 1905 trip to Indonesia and subsequent lectures delivered
from 1913-1919 and 1956. Portions of the papers are photocopies.

The papers, 1899-1962, of editor, lexicographer, author, and lecturer
Everett Edward Thompson (1876-1962) primarily document his 1905 trip to
Indonesia and subsequent lectures delivered from 1913-1919 and 1956. Portions
of the papers are photocopies. Included are obituaries; a portrait photograph
dated 1899; portions of a travel journal; announcements, notes, and 132 glass
stereopticons assembled in preparation for lectures on Indonesia; a letter;
printed material and clippings related to language and the Webster-Merriam
dictionaries; and a handwritten copy of Irene Kuhn's 1961 news article on the
early history of U.S. field teaching in the Philippines. Total: 151 items